Corporations Act 2001

CHAPTER 2D - OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES  

PART 2D.1 - DUTIES AND POWERS  

SECTION 179   BACKGROUND TO DUTIES OF DIRECTORS, OTHER OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES  

179(1)   [ Scope]  

This Part sets out some of the most significant duties of directors, secretaries, other officers and employees of corporations. Other duties are imposed by other provisions of this Act and other laws (including the general law).

179(2)   [ ``director'' and ``officer'']  

Section 9 defines both director and officer . Officer includes, as well as directors and secretaries, some other people who manage the corporation or its property (such as receivers and liquidators).